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St James Village Orchard

Details of the Tree at Grid Ref S3

Tree Details   
Grid Ref
S3
Tree Type Quince
Variety Vranja
Rootstock Quince A
Date Planted 15 March 2010
Tree Description Large pear shaped fruit.
Quinces usually make small rounded headed trees under twelve feet tall but may grow half as much again in favourable soils. They are self fertile. Their white flowers, light greyish green foliage and large
golden fruit are all ornamental.
Comments Fruits well elsewhere in St. James (RP & CS).
Orchard Map
We complain and complain, but we have lived and seen the blossom -apple, pear, cherry, plum, almond blossom - in the sun; and the best among us cannot pretend they deserve - or could contrive - anything better.   (J. B. Priestly)